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Philippine court denies bail to top Duterte critic de Lima
Philippine court denies bail to top Duterte critic de Lima 2023-06-07

The former senator’s attorneys will file a motion for reconsideration of the unexpected decision.

Fiji’s prime minister says policing agreement with China under review
Fiji’s prime minister says policing agreement with China under review 2023-06-07

The Pacific island nation is balancing economic ties with China and its traditional security relations with the West.

New Philippine defense chief sees ‘no problem’ with joint US patrols in South China Sea
New Philippine defense chief sees ‘no problem’ with joint US patrols in South China Sea 2023-06-07

Gilberto Teodoro says developing the Philippines’ defensive capabilities in the disputed sea is a top priority.

Indonesia: Jokowi to question defense minister about Ukraine proposal
Indonesia: Jokowi to question defense minister about Ukraine proposal 2023-06-06

Speaking at the Shangri-La Dialogue, Prabowo Subianto called for Russia, Ukraine to create a demilitarized zone.

Thai authority cuts electricity to 2 regions in southeastern Myanmar
Thai authority cuts electricity to 2 regions in southeastern Myanmar 2023-06-06

An armed ethnic Karen group threatened to close border crossings with Mae Sot in retaliation.

Philippine, US, Japanese coast guards carry out anti-terror drill in disputed waters
Philippine, US, Japanese coast guards carry out anti-terror drill in disputed waters 2023-06-06

The trilateral training focuses on collaborative mission planning – not China – Philippine Coast Guard says.

Thai PM frontrunner not worried about media share complaint
Thai PM frontrunner not worried about media share complaint 2023-06-06

Pita Limjaroenrat ‘confident’ he has not violated electoral rules.

Philippine army rescues teen son of Indonesian suicide bombers
Philippine army rescues teen son of Indonesian suicide bombers 2023-06-06

Boy, 15, found nearly two years after younger sister also recovered from Abu Sayyaf militants.

China, US join naval drills in Indonesia amid rising tensions
China, US join naval drills in Indonesia amid rising tensions 2023-06-05

American, Chinese and Russian warships are joining the Komodo Exercise in the Makassar Strait.

Philippine supporters of Duterte critic de Lima seek her freedom
Philippine supporters of Duterte critic de Lima seek her freedom 2023-06-05

The former senator, jailed since 2017, has seen two of three drug complaints dismissed.

Indonesian defense minister’s Ukraine peace plan draws fire
Indonesian defense minister’s Ukraine peace plan draws fire 2023-06-05

Prabowo Subianto proposed a demilitarized zone and a U.N. referendum in what he called disputed territory.

Beijing seeks ‘dialogue over confrontation,’ defense chief says
Beijing seeks ‘dialogue over confrontation,’ defense chief says 2023-06-04

Li Shangfu’s comments come after reports of a China, U.S. near-miss in the Taiwan Strait.

US defense secretary ‘deeply concerned’ about China’s unwillingness to engage
US defense secretary ‘deeply concerned’ about China’s unwillingness to engage 2023-06-03

Beijing hits back at Lloyd Austin, accusing U.S. of destroying stability in Taiwan Strait.

Thai defense ministry announces plan to slash number of generals, admirals
Thai defense ministry announces plan to slash number of generals, admirals 2023-06-02

The proposal comes ahead of a new government potentially headed by opposition party leaders.

Malaysian farmers reel from dry fields, income loss during heat wave
Malaysian farmers reel from dry fields, income loss during heat wave 2023-06-02

The El Niño conditions will bring more heat and drier weather from June to October, according to the Malaysian Meteorological Department.

Helping refugee children in Malaysia have a better education
2023-06-02

Many refugees who have fled to Malaysia have lost their homes, jobs, and way of life. But some are determined for refugee children to gain one thing: an ...

No dialogue between US, China defense chiefs in Singapore
No dialogue between US, China defense chiefs in Singapore 2023-06-02

U.S. Defense Secretary Austin called refusal to meet “unfortunate.”

Filipino soldier, militants killed in southern Philippine clash
Filipino soldier, militants killed in southern Philippine clash 2023-06-02

Slain fighters were part of local Islamic State affiliate Daulah Islamiyah, officials say.

Public hearing in American Samoa underscores opposition to marine sanctuary plan
Public hearing in American Samoa underscores opposition to marine sanctuary plan 2023-06-02

Fears of tuna cannery job losses and further economic decline in the territory highlighted by residents.

Cambodian opposition leader’s brief visit to Malaysia sets off PM Hun Sen
Cambodian opposition leader’s brief visit to Malaysia sets off PM Hun Sen 2023-06-01

Malaysia said Sam Rainsy didn’t visit Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim during a stopover on his way back to France.

Thai authority plans power shutdown to 2 areas in southeastern Myanmar
Thai authority plans power shutdown to 2 areas in southeastern Myanmar 2023-06-01

Electricity is to be shut off to area housing illicit casinos, Mae Sot officials say.

Thai police arrest more than 100 in search for illegal immigrants from Myanmar
Thai police arrest more than 100 in search for illegal immigrants from Myanmar 2023-06-01

Arrests follow discovery of house producing weapons for rebels fighting junta across border.

Philippines, Japan, US coast guards kick off first trilateral sea exercises
Philippines, Japan, US coast guards kick off first trilateral sea exercises 2023-06-01

The drills are taking place June 1 to 7 in Philippine waters near the disputed South China Sea.

In Bali, ‘out of control’ tourism encroaches on agrarian, cultural roots
In Bali, ‘out of control’ tourism encroaches on agrarian, cultural roots 2023-06-01

The Indonesian island faces a dilemma balancing tourism, respect for traditions.

People with disabilities ready to help when disaster strikes
2023-06-01

Do you know how to help people with disabilities during or after a disaster? Members of Difagana, a disaster relief group, will know what to do, as they have ...

Heat wave, coal shortages force electricity blackouts in Bangladesh
Heat wave, coal shortages force electricity blackouts in Bangladesh 2023-05-31

Chinese supplier cuts off delivery over lack of payments on $400 million debt.

Bangladesh court orders Nobel Laureate Yunus to pay $1.2M tax on donations
Bangladesh court orders Nobel Laureate Yunus to pay $1.2M tax on donations 2023-05-31

Cases are part of what some say is a years-long saga of political vendetta by the government.

Philippines launches final phase to clean up oil spill from sunken tanker
Philippines launches final phase to clean up oil spill from sunken tanker 2023-05-31

About 120,000 to 240,000 liters of fuel are believed to be inside MT Princess Empress.

Proposal to boost Indonesian military’s powers ‘dangerous for democracy’
Proposal to boost Indonesian military’s powers ‘dangerous for democracy’ 2023-05-31

The armed forces want to expand regional commands and revise a law that regulates their role.

Philippine radio broadcaster shot dead, police say
Philippine radio broadcaster shot dead, police say 2023-05-31

Cris Bundoquin is the third journalist slain since Marcos Jr. came to power in June 2022.

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